Allie Volpe, philly.com

Friday, July 31, 2015, 1:54 PM

Clear your calendars for Sunday, Aug. 2: Northern Liberties’ grandest block party deserves your full attention. Running along North 2nd Street between Germantown Avenue and Green Street, the annual 2nd Street Festival will return with a day full of NoLibs love. Highlighting local businesses,...
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Tim Reardon, philly.com

Friday, July 31, 2015, 11:46 AM

Do you need a reason to enjoy a cold one?
From beer-pairing dinners to seasonal watermelon beer releases, here are some great drinking events going on in the city.
Treat yourself and your pup to suds on Saturday, Aug. 1 during the Trestle Inn’s (339 N. 11th St.) second Annual “At the...
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Allie Volpe, philly.com

Thursday, July 30, 2015, 1:31 PM

Bid adieu to July with a host of events to keep you cool despite Philly feeling like the tropics.
For the past 10 years, local performers and theater pros have put on free productions of Shakespeare classics en plein air in Clark Park (43rd Street and Baltimore Avenue). This year, Shakespeare in Clark...
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Tim Reardon, philly.com

Thursday, July 30, 2015, 11:02 AM

The last full month of summer starts on Saturday, Aug. 1. Don’t let autumn sneak up on you without enjoying what this month has in store.
Here are 10 events to look forward to this August:
Jazz Age on the Delaware
Saturday, Aug. 1
Glen Foerd Mansion (5001 Grant Ave.)
For a roaring time: Don...
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Kate Bracaglia, Philly.com Music Blogger

Wednesday, July 29, 2015, 10:49 AM

Late summer indulgences.
Friday, July 31: St. James & The Apostles
St. James & The Apostles write acid- and sweat-tinged, blues-rock pounders with pummeling organ and howling, emphatic vocals. The project of cousins Jeff Castner, Mike Kiker, and Jamie Mahon, St. James & The Apostles...
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Allie Volpe, philly.com

Tuesday, July 28, 2015, 4:19 PM

For the fourth summer, the city’s only festival focusing on films and cinematic work by and for people of African descent, Blackstar Film Festival, returns with four days of films, panels and parties. Ditch the blockbusters and hit West Philly to see one of over 60 selected films between Thursday...
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Tim Reardon, philly.com

Tuesday, July 28, 2015, 11:52 AM

Old City is not only packed with history, it’s full of great restaurants, too.
When the clock strikes noon and your stomach is craving a meal, dining establishments scattered through the neighborhood offer food specials, making lunch affordable and easy to choose.
Here are seven lunchtime deals:...
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Tim Reardon, philly.com

Monday, July 27, 2015, 5:06 PM

This week in food events, we have to wait until Thursday, but that’s fine with us.
Get some quality bourbon tastes from the Twisted Tail; learn how to make beer with the folks from Home Brewed Events; and enjoy meal deals during Center City Restaurant Week.
End July on a savory note with these...
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Allie Volpe, philly.com

Monday, July 27, 2015, 11:52 AM

Anyone who spends summers in the city knows a simple fact: Pop-up beer gardens are a thing. This year, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society decided to up their game by transforming two vacant spaces into hip and happening beer gardens — with an entertainment calendar to match.
At the South...
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Allie Volpe, philly.com

Monday, July 27, 2015, 3:00 AM

A few ways to spend your week in (and out of) Philly.
Monday, July 27
For the past few weeks, the Good Humor ice cream truck has been making the rounds throughout the city handing out free ice cream. This week, the Good Humor team—a.k.a. the Joy Squad—will be popping up along the Ben...
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